Boone County auditor signals early warning about sales tax projections
A Boone County official is sounding an early warning to prepare for a possible sharp loss in revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingA Boone County official is sounding an early warning to prepare for a possible sharp loss in revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingWith coronavirus continuing to spread across the globe it can be difficult to escape conversations about it. Depending on the child, the virus can also feel very intimidating, so experts say it’s important to be available to listen to and talk with your child.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri is looking for ways to cut costs to account for state financial cuts amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Continue ReadingBoone County Commissioner Fred Parry during a live interview Thursday on ABC 17 News joined the chorus of local officials saying stay-at-home orders are working to slow down COVID-19.
Continue ReadingResidents can report violations of Missouri, Boone County and the city of Columbia’s stay-at-home orders if they suspect or witness others violating them.
Continue ReadingBoone County prosecutors have charged a man with a shooting that damaged a home and vehicles in central Columbia on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines for essential workers who might have been exposed to COVID-19 about returning to work.
Continue ReadingDuring a news conference Thursday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said the system could face a $180 million funding shortfall because of COVID-19 and that leaders are going over plans to furlough and lay off employees.
Continue ReadingA spokesman with MU Hospital said Thursday that 36-year-old Candace Stevenson has been pronounced dead.
Continue ReadingThe Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter is working to provide resources to individuals who have Alzheimers or another form of dementia and their caregivers.
Continue ReadingCity of Columbia and Boone County leaders said Wednesday that a stay-at-home order is working but residents need to continue to adhere to its restrictions on movement.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said no one was hurt after gunshots went off in the central part of the city. Police responded to a call of shots being heard in the 700 block of McBaine Avenue on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Officers found evidence of gunfire, CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts said, but no one
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.
Continue ReadingWhile Mid-Missouri hospitals say they have enough blood supplies right now, the American Red Cross is bracing for a lack of blood because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Continue ReadingStay-at-home orders meant to slow down COVID-19 locally and statewide have sent many Mid-Missouri shoppers online for their groceries.
Continue ReadingThe number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.
Continue ReadingA juvenile was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a deadly February shooting on Doris Drive.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia man accused of murdering his wife will head to trial in June.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State leaders are watching the new infection rate of COVID-19, the patients’ locations and open hospital beds to decide when winding down social distancing in Missouri would be appropriate. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, said he and others hoped to see the rate of new
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